Lemon Drop

Sorbus folgneri

Lemon Drop is named for the bright yellow fruitlets which persist well into autumn, and hang on arching branches.

Lemon Drop has white undersides to its leaves, a characteristic of whitebeams.

Lemon Drop whitebeam trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

Lemon Drop characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive fruitAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
PruningLight prune
Site conditionsCoastal siteOccasional flooding
WildlifeAttractive to birds
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMayJune
Leaf colourGrey-green
Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
Fruit colourYellow
Fruit persistencePersistent
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

How to choose a Rowan or Whitebeam tree

We list more than 50 Sorbus (rowan and whitebeam) trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different berry and leaf colours might help narrow down the selection.

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 2022.

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